Search:
Type: Posts; User: greatexp
Search: Search took 0.02 seconds.
-
01-08-2013, 07:58 AM
Thread: My first shawl in 2013
by greatexp- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 6,607
It's quite stunning! I have seen this or a...
It's quite stunning! I have seen this or a similar pattern and hope to make it someday.
-
01-03-2013, 07:51 PM
Thread: giving away hats
by greatexp- Replies
- 56
- Views
- 12,772
Bless you!
Bless you!
-
Dear fellow crocheter, I hate to be...
Dear fellow crocheter,
I hate to be discouraging, but I think it helps to be somewhat realistic. Friends and I checked into selling some original sweaters at a shop in a town that has lots of... -
12-10-2012, 09:18 PM
Thread: Lily Cotton Sugar'nCream yarn
by greatexp- Replies
- 66
- Views
- 16,999
oh, wow... that is beautiful... I love the...
oh, wow... that is beautiful... I love the colors; I cannot wait to be able to do something like that![/QUOTE]
Thank you! I thought the yarn was easy to work with, though I did have to get used to... -
12-10-2012, 10:09 AM
Thread: Lily Cotton Sugar'nCream yarn
by greatexp- Replies
- 66
- Views
- 16,999
2209Here is a large bag/tote I made with that...
2209Here is a large bag/tote I made with that yarn. It worked up so easily!
-
12-04-2012, 10:43 AM
Thread: Just an idea that i had.........
by greatexp- Replies
- 83
- Views
- 18,418
I just wondered how you would find the folks that...
I just wondered how you would find the folks that needed them. Sounds like there are groups that have connections somewhere so the hats get to the patients. I'm just curious about how it works. I...
-
12-04-2012, 10:31 AM
Thread: Invisible Join
by greatexp- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,012
Bless you! I've used all sorts of methods for...
Bless you! I've used all sorts of methods for joining - some worked pretty well, and others not so well! I like that this is easy to test and leaves no tails to weave in! Thanks!
-
12-03-2012, 09:49 AM
Thread: Just an idea that i had.........
by greatexp- Replies
- 83
- Views
- 18,418
Please post again when you have the details...
Please post again when you have the details worked out. I'm sure there are many folks here who would love to help. Is there a specific hospital or clinic you would like to work with?
-
11-29-2012, 10:47 AM
Thread: Bedspread pattern for crochet thread
by greatexp- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 9,015
I admire your patience in doing such a large...
I admire your patience in doing such a large project. I think I would make whatever pattern I really loved and would just never let the dogs on it - or put cover over it if there is any chance they...
-
11-29-2012, 10:39 AM
Thread: filet 4 peacocks finished
by greatexp- Replies
- 52
- Views
- 10,871
Wow! I'm afraid that would have taken me years! ...
Wow! I'm afraid that would have taken me years! It's wonderful!
-
11-29-2012, 10:37 AM
Thread: A few new patterns
by greatexp- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 7,854
I'd love to make the cowl for my daughter! I...
I'd love to make the cowl for my daughter! I cannot seem to print the directions. Is that not allowed? What could I be doing wrong? I highlighted and right clicked to print it as I always do, but...
-
11-27-2012, 07:59 PM
Thread: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?
by greatexp- Replies
- 124
- Views
- 25,221
Charles Dickens is my favorite author, and I try...
Charles Dickens is my favorite author, and I try to expect the best from my efforts. My efforts usually fall very short, but I still love the great lessons in Great Expectations!
-
Thanks for letting me know. I nearly put that on...
Thanks for letting me know. I nearly put that on my "wish list."
-
11-13-2012, 11:12 AM
Thread: crochet day to day
by greatexp- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 6,728
I signed up after reading a post about the site...
I signed up after reading a post about the site here. I started getting some patterns recently - not every day, but often!
-
11-13-2012, 10:57 AM
Thread: Free Turkey hat pattern
by greatexp- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 7,458
We raise jumbo (and I mean jumbo - they dress out...
We raise jumbo (and I mean jumbo - they dress out at almost 50lbs!) turkeys, so this would be great to make up for gifts, especially for grandkids. Thanks!
-
11-06-2012, 09:36 AM
Thread: purse lining
by greatexp- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 5,945
I have had problems with things catching on the...
I have had problems with things catching on the tulle and snagging when I've used it under dresses, so I might personally tend to stay away from it for a lining of a purse. I tend to use scraps of...
-
11-01-2012, 12:33 PM
Thread: Yarn and thread sources
by greatexp- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,674
Bless you! You're quite knowledgable and so...
Bless you! You're quite knowledgable and so helpful!! Thanks!
-
11-01-2012, 09:23 AM
Thread: Yarn and thread sources
by greatexp- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,674
Yarn and thread sources
I tend to shop locally so that I can feel and see the yarns firsthand. The choices are somewhat limited for better quality and wider choices of fibers, so I'd like to try buying online. Has anyone...
-
What terrific work! Where did you find the...
What terrific work! Where did you find the pattern?
-
11-01-2012, 09:05 AM
Thread: Over did it!!
by greatexp- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 6,093
Thanks for letting us know how your husband is...
Thanks for letting us know how your husband is doing! You must be so relieved! And thanks for letting us know how the gloves work for you. I've hesitated to buy any without knowing how they work...
-
The purse is darling! Good luck with your...
The purse is darling! Good luck with your selling - let us know how it worked out!
-
11-01-2012, 08:58 AM
Thread: Crochet panda Hat
by greatexp- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 3,756
You're a busy gal, coming up with all these...
You're a busy gal, coming up with all these patterns! Thanks for sharing them all.
-
10-25-2012, 09:15 AM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 3,206
Glad you're here! I'm over 50 myself, but it's...
Glad you're here! I'm over 50 myself, but it's great to come here and learn yet a little more each time!
-
10-25-2012, 09:13 AM
- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 4,525
Great pictures! Hope all is better with your...
Great pictures! Hope all is better with your family. We'll be praying!
-
10-25-2012, 09:10 AM
Thread: My scarf from the crochet a long
by greatexp- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 3,792
That is just lovely. Your friend is lucky!
That is just lovely. Your friend is lucky!
Results 1 to 25 of 53